Brownie Cheesecake

Brownie Cheesecake

Ingredients:
1 (19.8- or 21.5-ounce) box fudge brownie mix, plus ingredients called for on the package
24 ounces cream cheese
1 can sweetened condensed milk
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips, plus more for garnish
Whipped cream topping

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease the bottom only of a 9-inch springform pan.
2. Prepare the brownie mix as directed for chewy brownies and spread in the pan. Bake 35 minutes, until set.
3. Meanwhile, beat the cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in the condensed milk. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix well. Stir in the mini chips.
4. Pour over the brownie layer. Reduce the oven to 300°F and bake 50 minutes, until the center is set. Cool, then chill thoroughly.
5. Remove the side of the pan (a warm knife helps). Garnish with whipped cream and a few mini chips.